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Porter-Cable 504 Instruction Manual

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Copyright © 2005 Porter-Cable Corporation
ESPAÑOL: PÁGINA 17
FRANÇAISE : PAGE 33

Belt Sander

MODEL 504
3" x 24" Belt
IMPORTANT
Please make certain that the person who is
to use this equipment carefully reads and
understands these instructions before
starting operations.
The Model and Serial No. plate is located on the main
housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the
spaces below and retain for future reference.
Model No. ______________________________________
Type ___________________________________________
Serial No. _______________________________________
Part No. 899602 - 01-14-05

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  • Page 1: Belt Sander

    Belt Sander MODEL 504 3" x 24" Belt IMPORTANT Please make certain that the person who is To learn more about Porter-Cable to use this equipment carefully reads and visit our website at: understands these instructions before http://www.porter-cable.com starting operations.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Improper operation, maintenance or modification of tools or equipment could result in serious injury and property damage. There are certain applications for which tools and equipment are designed. Porter-Cable strongly recommends that this product NOT be modified and/or used for any application other than for which it was designed.

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines

    SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information. indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 4: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
  • Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES continued d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

  • Page 6: Additional Specific Safety Rules

    ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. Use proper safety equipment.
  • Page 7 SYMBOL DEFINITION ......volts ......amperes ......hertz ......watts ......kilowatts ......farads µF ......microfarads ......litres ......grams ......kilograms ......bars ......pascals ......hours ......minutes ......seconds ......no-load speed …/min or …min - ..

  • Page 8: Additional Safety Rules For Paint Removal

    ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR PAINT REMOVAL Extreme care should be taken when removing paint. The peelings, residue, and vapors of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain and nervous system damage. Young and unborn children are particularly vulnerable.

  • Page 9: Carton Contents

    MOTOR Many Porter-Cable tools will operate on either D.C., or single phase 25 to 60 cycle A.C. current and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of that shown on the specification plate on the tool. Several models, however, are designed for A.C.

  • Page 10: Functional Description

    To obtain the best finish, start with a “COARSE” grade of abrasive and change to “MEDIUM” and “FINE” grades as work progresses. A wide range of available PORTER-CABLE Sanding Belts is listed in the back of the manual. Keep a full assortment on hand so that the correct belt will always be available.

  • Page 11: Operation

    TO START AND STOP THE BELT SANDER Be certain that the the switch is "OFF" and the power circuit voltage is the same as the voltage shown on the specification plate. Connect the tool to a power circuit. Squeeze the trigger (A) Fig. 3 to start the motor.
  • Page 12 Secure the work and maintain a firm grip on the sander. Friction between the sanding belt and the work will tend to move the work backward and the sander forward. Always be sure that the switch is “OFF” before connecting the tool to the power source.
  • Page 13 SPECIAL SANDING PROCEDURES Generally, the operator should sand with a back and forth motion. Some materials and some types of operations, however, require a different technique. In rough sanding, use the tool at an angle. In spot sanding, use the tool with only the front pulley touching the surface (especially useful in smoothing excess glue from wood joints).

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers or call the Porter-Cable help line at 1-800-487-8665. MAINTENANCE KEEP TOOL CLEAN Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth.

  • Page 15: Service

    All quality tools will eventually require servicing, or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers or call the Customer Care Department at 1-800-487-8665. All repairs made by our service centers are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship.

  • Page 16: Accessories

    PORTER-CABLE LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY Porter-Cable warrants its Professional Power Tools for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the product and accessories covered under this warranty which, after examination, proves to be defective in workmanship or material during the warranty period.

  • Page 17: Español

    Porter-Cable • Delta products should be obtained by contacting any Porter-Cable • Delta Distributor, Authorized Service Center, or Porter-Cable • Delta Factory Service Center. If you do not have access to any of these, call 888-848-5175 and you will be directed to the nearest Porter-Cable •...

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